Hensley Arrow: How does it REALLY work?
There have been several discussions on this hitch that have become somewhat 'controversial'. I am NOT trying to stir this controversy/bashing back up. Instead, I'd like to see a good, intelligent di...
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Hi Ron. I don't know how he could have made both brackets slip if they were properly installed. Once the compression force was relieved on the one side (by the bracket slipping) there would have been nothing in compression on the slipped side to force the other side bracket rearward.
The actual shear capacity of the bolts is not particularly meaningful because the torque on the U-bolts is what restrains the brackets. The shear bolts have no practical mechanical function. They are extremely mild steel on purpose.
Ed
The actual shear capacity of the bolts is not particularly meaningful because the torque on the U-bolts is what restrains the brackets. The shear bolts have no practical mechanical function. They are extremely mild steel on purpose.
Ed
